EDWARD MACK

Sunday

Jun 9, 2013 at 2:00 AM

June 6, 2013

Monroe, NY

Edward Mack of Monroe, NY, blacksmith, metal arts educator, and founder of the award-winning Fine Architectural Metalsmiths studio and the Center for Metal Arts craft school, died peacefully at home on June 6, 2013 after a long illness.

Ed was a lover of the arts, and a passionate teacher whose fondest pleasure was in sharing skills and knowledge. He developed a wide personal network of fellow artisans who shared information in the field of the metal arts. He was a problem-solver and inventive thinker who thrived on bringing ideas together from multiple disciplines.

Ed was a caring father to his two daughters, Ariel and Ryanne and their young families, and a loving partner to his wife of 40 years, Rhoda Weber Mack. He is also survived by his brother, David Mack and sister, Lisa Mack Ryan.

In honor of Ed's independent and creative personality, the family is holding an informal gathering for those who knew him and were part of his life at the metal arts studio he built. The service and celebration of Ed's life will be held on Sunday, June 16th, 1 p.m. at the 44 Jayne Street studio in Florida, NY.